Clerk III

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Functional Title: Clerk III

Job Title: Clerk III

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: CCSE Region 03 Eligibility Det

Posting Number: 22082

Closing Date: 10/19/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Community and Social Services

Salary Range: $2,694.33 - $3,946.25

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-11

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework:

Travel: Up to 10%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility Location:

Job Location City: GRAND PRAIRIE

Job Location Address: 801 S STATE HIGHWAY 161

Other Locations:

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Brief Job Description:

Are you a highly motivated, compassionate and dedicated individual looking for a rewarding career supporting a team who determines eligibility for Texans in need of in-home care, home delivered meals, emergency response services, and other social services?

If so, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Community Services (CS) division is looking for individuals who want to join an exciting, dynamic team working in a high-performing and innovative environment. CS provides an integrated and streamlined approach to connect individuals to services and supports that reduce institutionalization and allow individuals to remain in their communities.

Our staff are well organized, able to multi-task, possess the ability to learn policy regulations, able to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced and evolving environment, have good communication skills, a positive attitude, strong work-ethic and a desire to help others. If you also possess these skills, then we are looking for you. We want you to join our team!

Clerk III- Provides secretarial and administrative support to a Community Care supervisor and community care workers. Assists with the intake process and consistently utilizes automated systems to manage, obtain and verify information. Completes reports and tracks assignments. Maintains confidential files. Provides excellent customer service in person, over the telephone and via e-mail to internal and external staff, community partners and individuals receiving our services. Purges case folders. Assist with making travel arrangements; prepares travel vouchers, schedule meetings; order supplies; work on special assignments. Other duties may include providing reception coverage.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy; and performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides secretarial support to the Unit Supervisor and staff in multiple office locations. (30%)
• Documents information manually and into multiple automated systems. (20%)
• Answers telephones and distributes mail. (25%)
• Organize, compile, purge and maintain personnel and administrative files. (15%)
• Completes special assignments and/or reports. (10%)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to work in a professional customer service environment is required.
• Work experience to indicate an understanding and ability to perform duties.
• Experience in developing and/or maintaining logs and reports.
• Experience using fax machines, printers and other office equipment is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate personal computer and use Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of English language such as vocabulary, grammar and organization of expression for composing correspondence and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple, competing duties and tasks. Knowledge of and/or ability to effectively manage time and complete assignments by established deadlines.
• Knowledge of, and/or experience with Community Care programs for the aged and disabled, as well as community resources for this population, is preferred.
• Ability to perform routine office duties such as filing, typing, answering the telephone, copying, faxing, etc.

Registration, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

None

Initial Screening Criteria:

• Experience in use of a personal computer, including Microsoft Office programs, fax machines, printers and other office equipment is required.
• Education equivalent to a high school diploma or equivalency is required.
• Prefer experience in customer service.
• Application indicates willingness to travel 10% of the time.
• Application demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Additional Information:

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business need.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditors Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.